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Early Signs of Autism

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), commonly known as Autism, is one of the most common diagnosis among children. In an article published by Vincent Iannelli, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease and Control Prevention reported that in 2014, 1 out of 68 children are diagnosed with Autism as com

How to Identify Early Signs of Speech Developmental Delays in Infants and Young Children

The ‘first word’ is always one of the greatest milestones for both the child and the parents. It is highly anticipated by the parents because it is one of the first signs of their child’s speech development. Children develop speech at different pace. There are some who learn to talk as early as 12 to 18 months while there are others who take

Dysgraphia

As children start to learn how to write, it is inevitable that they will commit some writing errors. It is part and parcel of the learning process. However, parents should be also cautious at this stage of learning and to closely monitor your child’s progress. If these writing errors continue to occur for a long period of time, it might signify t

Developing Your Child’s Reading Skills

People say that reading is like feeding your soul. Reading can take you to places and it can teach you a lot of things. It develops your understanding and knowledge about a wide range of topics from literature, science, medicine, world phenomenon, culture differences, etc. Reading can also help to increase your vocabulary. However, not everyone en

Screen Dependency Disorder

Everywhere you look, screens are all around us. Everyone, from toddlers to the elderly, has easy access to it and often times, they are so engrossed in their devices that they forget what is happening around them. In this article, I am going to highlight exactly what Screen Dependency Disorder is and who does it affect the most.   As adults,

How Does Pet Ownership Benefit Children with Special Needs?

Who doesn’t love pets? Having a pet at home is, more often than not, a good idea. Their natural charm brings warmth and joy to the household. For some people, they even consider their pets as part of the family. We can go on listing the benefits of having pets at home, but one thing that most people do not know about is that pets also have a huge

How to Give Constructive Criticisms to Your Child

As parents, it is your obligation to educate your child and correct them when they make mistakes. However, giving out criticisms is not as simple as it sounds especially when it comes to young children. No matter how you put it, constructive criticism is still criticism. Children are very sensitive. Whatever you say greatly affects the way they vi

Parenting a Child with Special Needs

Parenting is never an easy thing to do and it is a lot more difficult for parents who have children with special needs. They encounter a lot more challenges every day that might test their patience and self-control as such, they feel more exhausted than typical parents. According to an article published in Boston University’s website, a 

The Importance of Homework in Learning

The last thing that children would want to do after a long day at school is homework. It is difficult to make them do their homework because they are often too tired from school and other co-curricular activities. They are also distracted by the games and other forms of entertainment at home. This is a real challenge for parents because it often st

Co-curricular Activities for Kids with Learning Difficulties

School can be exhausting for children and it is even more difficult for children with learning difficulties.  Having lessons every day where they are being bombarded with information can be too tiring for a young child. Knowing that children naturally have a shorter attention span and are easily distracted, at a certain point after long hours of l